AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi)
IIT Delhi
Atal Innovation Mission-backed Section-8 incubator at IIT Delhi Technopark Sonipat, with 10,000 sq ft of makerspace and labs.
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) at a glance
| Part of | IIT Delhi |
|---|---|
| Address | Sonipat, Haryana, India |
| Programmes | 9 standing programmes |
| Official website | www.aic-iitd.in |
Programs by AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi)
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi), separate from the funding calls above.
Funding support upto 50 lakhs for commercialization of technologies developed at IIT Delhi through Faculty-led Enterprises.
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Funding support upto 50 lakhs Commercialization of the technologies developed at IIT Delhi through Faculty-led Enterprises
Financial support upto 80 lakhs for innovators in smart, safe and eco-friendly mobility solutions.
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Financial support upto 80 lakhs Innovators in Smart, safe and eco-friendly mobility solutions
Platform for Harnessing Deep Technologies (PHD)
Grant schemeIncubator Funding upto 50 lakhs for innovators in deep technology domain to develop POC and commercialize technology.
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Incubator Funding upto 50 lakhs Innovators in deep technology domain to develop POC and commercialize technology
Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme- BIRAC
Grant schemeSupport upto Rs 50 lakhs to establish and validate proof of concept, and for mentoring incubatees and new startups.
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Establish and validate proof of concept Mentoring incubatees and new startups Support upto Rs 50lakhs
NIDHI Seed Support System – DST
Grant schemeSupport to incubatee startups up to Rs 1 crore.
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Support to incubateestartups up to Rs 1 crore
Pfizer IIT Delhi Innovation & IP Program
Grant schemeSupports upto Rs 50 lakhs to propel India’s healthcare innovations from idea to IP.
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Supports upto Rs 50 lakhs to propel India’s healthcare innovations from idea to IP
Funding support to start-ups upto Rs. 30 lakhs, and for biotech startups after PoC, investment-based support upto Rs. 1 crore for scaling up.
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To support technology ventures/IT and IT & ES at incubators in early stages of their development Bridge between promoters investment and venture/angel investment Equity and operational funding, funding support to start-ups upto Rs. 30 lakhs For biotech start-ups, after completion of PoC Investment based support to startups for scaling up, funding support upto Rs. 1cr. For biotech start-ups who have successfully validated their products Starups and innovators incubated at AIC IIT Delhi
A CSR initiative by Cadence in collaboration with FITT IIT Delhi and AIC IIT Delhi to nurture India’s next generation of semiconductor innovators.
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The Bharat Byte Semiconductor Accelerator is a CSR initiative by Cadence in collaboration with FITT IIT Delhi and AIC IIT Delhi to nurture India’s next generation of semiconductor innovators. Our vision is to transform India from a consumer of semiconductor technologies into a creator of world-class semiconductor innovation.
BHARAT SAFETY PROGRAM
IncubationA collaborative 2.5-year program by Honda India Foundation and AIC IIT Delhi to nurture DeepTech startups in road safety and mobility technologies.
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The Bharat Safety Program is a collaborative initiative by Honda India Foundation and AIC IIT Delhi to nurture India’s next generation of innovators in road safety and mobility technologies. Aligned with Honda’s Global Vision 2050 – Zero Traffic Collision, this 2.5-year program aims to nurture DeepTech startups developing practical, scalable, and affordable road safety solutions. Our vision is to make Indian roads safer by transforming the nation from a user of safety solutions into a global leader in technology-driven road safety innovation.
Incubation tracks
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) runs a virtual track, so you can join without relocating.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time OfficesFinding a workspace for rent for your company has never been easier. | Resident incubation | — | Customise your workspace for your brand and culture, 24/7 Access, Access to printers and scanners, High Speed Wifi, Secure, business-grade IT infrastructure, Offices of all sizes - add space or move locations easily |
| Virtual OfficesWherever your work takes you, a virtual office membership is a brilliant way stay connected and raise your profile. | Virtual incubation | — | stay connected and raise your profile |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Coworking Space
Private Office Space
Conference Rooms
Makerspace
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
About AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi)
Overview
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre — IIT Delhi Sonipat Innovation Foundation) is a not-for-profit Section-8 company set up at the IIT Delhi Technopark in Sonipat, Haryana, and funded by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog. It is one of the most prominent AIC-network incubators and a sister entity to IIT Delhi's longer-running incubation platforms FITT and IHFC.
Infrastructure
AIM has supported AIC IIT Delhi to build a world-class incubation facility with over 10,000 sq ft of space at IIT Delhi Technopark Sonipat. The facility includes:
- A fully equipped Makerspace with the latest fabrication equipment
- Design, metal fabrication, and woodworking labs
- Wet labs and chemistry workstations
- Co-working desks, meeting rooms, and pitch rooms
- Shared access to IIT Delhi's broader research labs through faculty co-supervision
Programmes
- Incubation Programme — 12-24 month incubation for technology-driven startups (preferably in their first 5 years), offering grants, makerspace access, mentoring, IIT Delhi faculty connects, and corporate-pilot opportunities
- Pre-Incubation Programme — 3-month sprint for student entrepreneurs and aspiring founders, helping them validate problem statements and build MVPs before formal incubation
- Sector cohorts — periodic verticalised cohorts in deep-tech, climate, healthcare, and defence
Sectors
Primarily deep-tech: hardware, robotics, defence & aerospace, semiconductors, healthtech, medtech, agri-machinery, IoT, advanced materials, and climate hardware.
Eligibility
Open to founders nationally, with priority for:
- Technology-driven startups working on innovative products/processes
- Startups in the first 5 years since inception (at time of application)
- IIT Delhi students, alumni, and faculty-led ventures
Funding
Incubated startups receive seed grants of ₹10–50 lakh through AIM seed funding, milestone-linked, with potential top-up through partner schemes (BIRAC, DST NIDHI-PRAYAS, Defence iDEX, etc.).
Who Should Apply
Hardware, deep-tech, and prototype-stage founders looking for a serious makerspace, IIT Delhi ecosystem access, and AIM seed funding.
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Frequently asked questions about AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi)
What does AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) do?
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre — IIT Delhi Sonipat Innovation Foundation) is a not-for-profit Section-8 company set up at the IIT Delhi Technopark in Sonipat, Haryana, and funded by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog.
Where is AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) located?
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) is based in Sonipat, Haryana, India.
What programs does AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) run?
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) runs Faculty Innovation and Research-driven Entrepreneurship (FIRE) Funding, Sona-Comstar-IIT Delhi Innovation Program (SCIDIP), Platform for Harnessing Deep Technologies (PHD) and Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme- BIRAC, among others.
What sectors does AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) support?
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) works with startups in Hardware, Robotics, Defence, Aerospace, Healthtech and Medtech and other sectors.
What stage of startup does AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) support?
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) supports startups at the Ideation, Validation and Early Revenue stages.
What facilities does AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) offer?
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) offers Coworking Space, Private Office Space, Conference Rooms and Makerspace.
Is AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) government recognised?
AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi) holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Atal Incubation Centre, NITI Aayog.
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